央视新闻 vs 第1眼
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
央视新闻
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The CCTV news app: the China Media Group (CMG) News New Media Center’s official app, an authoritative source of breaking news, explanatory reports and in-depth feathures. Watch exclusive video and discover the issues that matter to China and the world. Join CMG to witness China's development and global changes.CCTV News reports 24 hours a day, with the latest headlines and full stories from around the world. Follow up-to-the-minute reporting with breaking news alerts and live video. -Get breaking news alerts and follow stories as they develop.- Watch exclusive online video clips and coverage of live global events as they unfold.- View your favorite CCTV shows live. Go beyond the surface with international, political and socioeconomic issues and more, and get opinions and comments.- Contribute your own story or opinion.- Share the news with your friends on Weibo, Wechat and other social media.
第1眼
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重庆广电集团旗下产品，一款以视频新闻为主的APP。依托专业的新闻采编队伍，每天为用户提供上百条原创视频新闻以及各类资讯。 主要功能信息发布： 重庆党政消息的权威发布、突发事情的及时报道、舆论监督的深度报道、奇闻趣事的适时呈现。 新闻直播：多通路的视频互动直播，为用户第一时间提供各类新闻现场的直播画面。 市民报料：用户可通过视频、图片、文字等方式为新闻机构提供相关新闻线索。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 第1眼 at none against 央视新闻's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 央视新闻 | 第1眼 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | China Media Group | CHONGQING BROADCASTING GROUP |
Bugs and requests
央视新闻
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes frequently
- Videos not loading
- Content not loading after upgrade
- Push notifications not working
- App disappears after installation
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- News pages show 'page not found'
- App switches to French channel unexpectedly
- No sound on iOS 5
- App not working in US region
- Live shows are slow and laggy
- Videos freeze and restart
- App crashes when starting videos
- Cannot install on older Android versions
- Cannot load video
- Cannot connect to server
- App not working after update
- Frequent crashes when opening TV function
- Cannot watch specific programs (e.g., CCTV5)
- App is laggy and slow to load
- No sound on specific devices/OS versions
- Old version was better, new version has issues
- App doesn't stream anything
- Channels freeze after a few seconds
- App icon disappears after download
Requested features
12 requests- Delete comment section
- Improve dark mode
- Add widgets
- Restore split-screen functionality
- Restore background playback
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- Restore 'listen to TV' function
- Allow font size adjustment
- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Make news selection more engaging
- Add English version
- Add program previews
- Add UK CCTV cams
第1眼
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
央视新闻
No in-app purchases
第1眼
No in-app purchases
